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Open access agreement for VIVA

If you are a corresponding author affiliated with VIVA, you can publish your article open access (OA) with fees covered.

More than 40 institutions are participating in the transformative agreement between Â鶹ֱ²¥ Nature and VIVA, meaning that corresponding authors* affiliated with participating institutions are eligible to publish their articles OA with fees covered in hybrid journals across the Â鶹ֱ²¥ Nature portfolio. 

In addition, you can enjoy full access to all Â鶹ֱ²¥ subscription journal content. Established by VIVA, this agreement will run through 31 December 2026.

*Acting as main contact for Â鶹ֱ²¥ Nature correspondence after editorial acceptance.

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Open access agreements: What’s the eligibility process?

Participating institutions

B

  • Blue Ridge Community College
  • Brightpoint Community College

C

  • Central Virginia Community College

L

  • Laurel Ridge Community College
  • Longwood University

M

  • Mountain Empire Community College

S

  • Southside Virginia Community College
  • Southwest Virginia Community College

T

  • Tidewater Community College VIRGINI


C (continued)

  • Christopher Newport University
  • College of William and Mary

D

  • Danville Community College

E

  • Eastern Shore Community College
  • Eastern Virginia Medical School

G

  • George Mason University
  • Germanna Community College

H

  • Hollins University

J

  • J. Sargeant Reynolds Community Coll
  • James Madison University

M (continued)

  • Mountain Gateway Community College

N

  • New River Community College
  • Norfolk State University
  • Northern Virginia Community College

O

  • Old Dominion University

P

  • Patrick Henry Community College
  • Paul D Camp Community College
  • Piedmont Virginia Community College

R

  • Radford University
  • Rappahannock Community College
  • Richard Bland College of the College of William and Mary

U

  • University of Mary Washington
  • University of Richmond
  • University of Virginia
  • University of Virginia's College at Wise

V

  • Virginia Commonwealth University
  • Virginia Highlands Community College
  • Virginia Military Institute
  • Virginia Peninsular Community College
  • Virginia State University
  • Virginia Tech Libraries
  • Virginia Western Community College

W

  • Washington and Lee University
  • Wytheville Community College

Publishing open access in a hybrid journal

This agreement covers open access publications in Â鶹ֱ²¥, Palgrave & Adis journals on Â鶹ֱ²¥ Nature Link, and Academic Journals on Nature.com.

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FAQs

Who is considered the corresponding author?

The corresponding author is defined as the person who handles the manuscript and correspondence during the publication process – from manuscript correction and proof reading, to handling the revisions and re-submission of revised manuscripts up to the acceptance of the manuscripts. 

The corresponding author has the authority to act on behalf of all co-authors in all matters pertaining to publication of the manuscript including supplementary material. They are also responsible for obtaining such agreements and for informing the co-authors of the manuscript’s status throughout the submission, review and publication process. 

In addition, the corresponding author acts as the point of contact for any enquiries after the paper is published.

How can I make sure my article is eligible?

When you submit, use at least one of the below methods of recognition.

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Upon acceptance of your article, you'll also be prompted to provide your institutional affiliation.

How do I know if my article has been approved?

The approval manager at your institution will approve your article's eligibility based on your institutional affiliation, article type and journal name.

Once your article is approved by your institution, you will be notified by email and your article will proceed to publication.

Which article types are covered by this agreement?

  • Original Paper: Standard article, usually presenting new results; articles published under this article type may also be referred to as Original Research, Original Article, Original Paper or Research Paper.
  • Review Paper: Standard article, interpreting previously published results.
  • Brief Communication: Short article submitted for rapid publication that exhibits the same structure as a standard article.
  • Continuing Education: Article forming integral part of further education (usually medical).

What if I'm not covered by the agreement?

There are still plenty of ways to find funding for your article processing charge (APC). Visit our open access funding page to check whether your institution or research funder makes OA funding available.

Who can I contact for more information? 

Please email us at oa.verification@springernature.com if you need further assistance.

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